(Washington, D.C.) – The United States Department of Energy today announced 45 Phase 1 winners in the Buildings Upgrade Prize (Buildings UP), which awards more than $22 million in cash prizes and technical assistance to teams developing scalable and replicable initiatives for widespread energy efficiency and efficient electrification building upgrades.
These innovative models aim to accelerate greenhouse gas reduction, equity, economic development, and health goals.
Phase 1 winners were chosen in two prize pathways: Equity-Centered Innovation and Open Innovation. Equity-Centered Innovation Pathway Phase 1 winners each received a $400,000 cash prize. Open Innovation Pathway Phase 1 winners each received a $200,000 cash prize.
